{"id":5897,"date":"2023-12-15T08:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T06:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/other-islands-around-guadeloupe\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T21:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T19:29:25","slug":"other-islands-around-guadeloupe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/en\/other-islands-around-guadeloupe\/","title":{"rendered":"Other islands around Guadeloupe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not have known it, but the islands of Guadeloupe are not just made up of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s true that Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre could be seen as two distinct islands, so different are their atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But these two territories are on the same island, so you can get from one to the other easily by road, with no need to take a boat. To give you an idea, Guadeloupe is shaped like a butterfly: one wing would be <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/en\/guadeloupe-grande-terre-or-basse-terre-which-side-to-choose\/\" title=\"Guadeloupe: Grande-Terre or Basse-Terre, which side to choose?\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2931\">Basse-Terre<\/a> and the other Grande-Terre. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today we invite you to discover the islands around Guadeloupe, some of the most beautiful natural gems in the Caribbean:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Les Saintes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marie-Galante<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La D\u00e9sirade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The islands of Petite-Terre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iles-de-guadeloupe-faites-un-saut-aux-saintes\"><span id=\"islands-of-guadeloupe-stop-off-at-les-saintes\">Islands of Guadeloupe: stop off at Les Saintes<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"479\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAtAAAAHfAQMAAABDJ32XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEBJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABwaqkUAAVMALNcAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-1379 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin.webp\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin.webp 720w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin-120x80.webp 120w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin-90x60.webp 90w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin-320x213.webp 320w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin-560x373.webp 560w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin-240x160.webp 240w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin-180x120.webp 180w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/saintes-vue-du-restaurant-au-loin-640x426.webp 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christopher Columbus named this archipelago \u201cLos Santos\u201d when he discovered it in 1493, shortly after All Saints\u2019 Day. Six centuries later, six of the nine islands remain uninhabited. A charter sailboat is an excellent way to get there.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of the two inhabited islands of Les Saintes, Terre-de-Bas is a must-see, for the golden sands of Grande-Anse beach.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main island, Terre-de-Haut, is home to the Baie des Saintes, classified by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around the bay are three forts, including Fort Napol\u00e9on. Today, it\u2019s a museum dedicated to the island\u2019s history and natural environment. You\u2019ll find a cactus conservatory filled with varieties from all over the world.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain de Sucre, one of the most beautiful of Guadeloupe\u2019s 350 beaches, may be a little difficult to get to, but \u2013 wow! \u2013 it\u2019s worth the effort.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of our top tips is to hire an electric buggy to take you around the island. Especially if you\u2019re accompanied by children. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How about lunch in a seaside restaurant?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tikazla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ti Kaz\u2019 La<\/a>, Ti Bo Doudou or La Pause Cr\u00e9ole for a feast of fresh seafood. Remember, everything tastes better with your feet in the sand. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finish your meal with the local specialty, tourment d\u2019Amour. Tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside, the \u201ctourment d\u2019amour\u201d tart is made with coconut, banana or guava. According to legend, this is what sailors\u2019 wives used to make while waiting for their husbands to return\u2026  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explorez-marie-galante\"><span id=\"explore-marie-galante\">Explore Marie-Galante<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was Christopher Columbus who named the island Marie-Galante, after the ship he was sailing on when he arrived in 1493.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It brought with it the cultivation of sugar cane, leading to plantations that were farmed by slaves. To exploit the sugar cane, mills were needed, hence the island\u2019s name: \u201cthe island of a hundred mills\u201d. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, some mills are tourist attractions, including the well-preserved L\u2019Habitation Murat eco-museum and the B\u00e9zard mill in Capesterre. Or the windmill of the Bellevue distillery, which makes award-winning rums. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You absolutely must stop by for a tasting.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And don\u2019t miss Marie-Galante\u2019s perfect beaches:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>L\u2019Anse de Mays in Saint-Louis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Feuill\u00e8re in Capesterre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L\u2019Anse Moustique in Saint-Louis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-1380 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3-1120x747.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mariegalante_plage_lafeuillere-3.jpg 1200w\" ><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make the most of your visit to Saint-Louis and take a tour of Le Gueule Grand Gouffre, a natural arch carved into the cliffs by the sea.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2000, the island has also hosted the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/terredeblues.com\/fr\/le-festival\/quelques-editions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terre de Blues<\/a> jazz festival. The festival, which takes place during Pentecost (end of May), welcomes a host of jazz artists including Lauryn Hill, Jocelyn Beroard and Tito Punte Jr.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-la-desirade-un-havre-de-paix\"><span id=\"la-desirade-a-haven-of-peace\">La D\u00e9sirade: a haven of peace<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easily accessible by boat in 45 minutes from Saint-Fran\u00e7ois, the island of D\u00e9sirade is a haven of peace, untouched by mass tourism. A change of scenery is guaranteed on this island, where the locals sport smiles and nonchalance. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a wilderness enthusiast, you\u2019ll love this little 11 km long and 2 km wide.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La D\u00e9sirade has opted for ecotourism to protect its flora and fauna. It is a geological nature reserve with unique landscapes. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here we find the Plateau de la Montagne, or the great central plateau, which rises to 275 metres.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North of D\u00e9sirade, the landscape is wild, with arid vegetation, volcanic rocks and impressive cliffs.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the south, you\u2019ll find the locals and some beautiful beaches. Don\u2019t miss Plage du Souffleur, one of the most beautiful on the island. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can hire a 4\u00d74 to take the \u201cRoute de la Montagne\u201d trail, only in fine weather. It\u2019s 10 km long and starts from Beaus\u00e9jour. It takes you to the heights, with extraordinary panoramas overlooking the island.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-la-decouverte-des-iles-de-la-petite-terre\"><span id=\"discovering-the-islands-of-petite-terre\">Discovering the islands of Petite-Terre<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAKNAQMAAABx\/8IJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgwdHkAAc7CT7QAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"petite terre guadeloupe\"  class=\"wp-image-1378 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-1160x653.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-1160x653.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-120x68.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-90x51.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-560x315.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-1920x1080.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-180x101.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-1120x630.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-1600x900.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe-2320x1305.jpeg 2320w, https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/petite-terre-guadeloupe.jpeg 2560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Petite-Terre islands are a well-kept secret. They lie between Grande-Terre (Saint-Fran\u00e7ois) and La D\u00e9sirade. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Petite-Terre islands consist of two tiny uninhabited islands: Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to these islands is restricted, as you are entering a nature reserve. You can visit them on an excursion departing from Saint-Fran\u00e7ois. Please note: the number of passengers is limited. We recommend a day trip with Paradoxe Croisi\u00e8res. A large sailing catamaran that allows you to sail at the rhythm of the wind, without too much rocking (as opposed to motorized cigarette boats).    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once there, you\u2019ll be impressed by the beauty of the pristine beaches, dotted with coconut palms. The lagoon is sublime. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Petite-Terre is home to Guadeloupe\u2019s oldest lighthouse (1840). It is the island\u2019s highest point. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protected species living on these islands include two specimens of lizard (the anolis and the skink). There are also oystercatchers and rare birds: yellow-bellied sugarbirds. Be careful not to step on an iguana! The island is full of them, much to the delight of observers. They\u2019re harmless!    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several hiking trails where you can catch a glimpse of all these rare species.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spending the day on the islands of Petite-Terre is an excellent idea and a must-do if you\u2019re visiting Guadeloupe.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may not have known it, but the islands of Guadeloupe are not just made up of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre. 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